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Cpritter · 05-16-2006, 10:45 AM

Tex,
The bike looks great. You actually motivated me to start moving forward on mine again. I will attach some pictures the next time I post. Again, very nice job.

**drgibson** · 05-16-2006, 11:14 AM

Hey Tex you need to let bring my dad over to see this bike He restored a '69 Bonniville many years ago and loves the old Triumphs.

texrider · 05-16-2006, 04:18 PM

Thanks for all the comments y'all. I have had it out several times now, keeping it in the neighborhoods. It actually handles fairly well with the big Dunlop Gold Seal tires. Front brake may take some fine tuning to make it more effective, it's the twin shoe type. Although it's wound pretty tight past fifty, it's been a blast to buzz around on!

Enjoy the "Dragon", and give me a holler when you get back, DR. We'll hook up for some local riding...

tlwisner · 06-01-2006, 08:31 AM

Triumph makes some very tempting bikes, but my only local dealer sucks so I'm not going there....

Light small bikes have always been a complete blast to ride, but the selection is pretty limited in the US any more.

ZukiChaos · 06-04-2006, 10:36 PM

I love the retro look that the Triumphs continue to breed. But the fact that there's a "high maintenance" chain to deal with turns me off of the continued romance.

stp1971 · 06-14-2006, 10:07 AM

Man that turned out great!!!!

Makes me want to dragout the '69 CB160 and get started on it. But first thing first lets get the '81 GS650G going. That looks like a very simple but fun bike!!!

WelshWizard · 05-22-2007, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danr

Old Brit bike are a real blast ! You got to love them, except the dreaded Prince of Darkness, Electrics by Lucas !

Sorry man, The prince has been shot in the foot about this for a long time, most of their stuff was good quality for its day, main problem was in the designers positioning of Lucas units, and lack on maintenance, and poor cheep wiring harnesses

I still use all Lucas on my Norton's BSA's and Triumphs and prefer to Boyer etc

Atlas68 · 05-22-2007, 07:00 AM

Beautiful work Tex. Thanks for sharing.

palanon · 05-22-2007, 07:54 AM

Nice, real nice. I've got a buddy who's crazy for Triumphs. I'll have to show him your pics. I hope I can keep him from drooling on the key board.

05-16-2006, 11:14 AM	#22 (permalink)
drgibson Grandpa Before My Time Join Date: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 11,240	Hey Tex you need to let bring my dad over to see this bike He restored a '69 Bonniville many years ago and loves the old Triumphs. __________________ *Real Men Drift on Two Wheels.*

05-16-2006, 04:18 PM	#23 (permalink)
texrider Sprocket Pilot Join Date: Mar 2006 Bike: 09 Versys Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 881	Thanks for all the comments y'all. I have had it out several times now, keeping it in the neighborhoods. It actually handles fairly well with the big Dunlop Gold Seal tires. Front brake may take some fine tuning to make it more effective, it's the twin shoe type. Although it's wound pretty tight past fifty, it's been a blast to buzz around on! Enjoy the "Dragon", and give me a holler when you get back, DR. We'll hook up for some local riding... __________________ "Sprocket to me, baby!"

06-01-2006, 08:31 AM	#24 (permalink)
tlwisner Throttle Jockey Join Date: Apr 2004 Bike: '05 Boulevard C50 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 3,208	Triumph makes some very tempting bikes, but my only local dealer sucks so I'm not going there.... Light small bikes have always been a complete blast to ride, but the selection is pretty limited in the US any more. __________________ Tim Wisner AMA, SCRC Happiness is something we create

06-14-2006, 10:07 AM	#26 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Join Date: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,960	Man that turned out great!!!! Makes me want to dragout the '69 CB160 and get started on it. But first thing first lets get the '81 GS650G going. That looks like a very simple but fun bike!!! __________________ No Signature needed.

05-22-2007, 07:00 AM	#28 (permalink)
Atlas68 Sit speling cheker Join Date: Jan 2006 Bike: '05 Anniversary Edition VMax #1878/ 2000 Location: Vancouver B.C. Canada Posts: 1,788	Beautiful work Tex. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Rudeness is a weak man's imitation of strength. SuperTrapp Exhaust

05-16-2006, 10:45 AM	#21 (permalink)
Cpritter Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Bike: 01 Tri Sprint, 90 1000 CBR, 68 TR25W Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 3	Tex, The bike looks great. You actually motivated me to start moving forward on mine again. I will attach some pictures the next time I post. Again, very nice job.

06-04-2006, 10:36 PM	#25 (permalink)
ZukiChaos Kickstand Operator Join Date: Aug 2005 Bike: '05 BlacknBlue C50 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 284	I love the retro look that the Triumphs continue to breed. But the fact that there's a "high maintenance" chain to deal with turns me off of the continued romance.

05-22-2007, 07:54 AM	#29 (permalink)
palanon No Significant Other Join Date: Apr 2006 Bike: 2003 Bandit 1200S Location: Newmarket, NH Posts: 2,326	Nice, real nice. I've got a buddy who's crazy for Triumphs. I'll have to show him your pics. I hope I can keep him from drooling on the key board. __________________ " In the name of the Speedo, the Tach and the Holy Throttle, amen. "

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